The Spruce: February 2026

We’re about a month out from spring cleaning season, so it’s fitting that February’s stories touch on decluttering, from how your organization skills might not be topnotch anymore to what cleaning tools just crowd your space. On a related note, I consulted home-staging experts to find out what, in addition to clutter, they often have to fix before showing a property. Also read about what seasonal decor interior designers tend to keep up year-round and what mistakes can completely derail a DIY furniture or home improvement project. Click on a thumbnail to read the story.